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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-02-03

The Wakulla 1SmS charges that the Disston
OF Okeechobee Drainage Company has Ind
deeded % them 10000 acres Of land, under
their contrast esr half Tire lands thsy should sue
ceed In draining, and this ID mot only A1H, bat
sgsod moss than oil they have reclaimed Now
Of ne reclaimed lands, whsre IL he States half,
amounting 70 !, 10000 acrcsf Or b II true that
the Diaston Company have been getting more
land than their contract calls fort Will the
FLoHDIAx kindly enlighteu us!-Cador Ksy
GsH Niew.
The FLORIDIAN might say much to " en-
tighten many who seem 70 be cropping
in the dark on the subject of the Okeecho-
bee Drainage; but for the present we
will answer our valued contemporary by
saying that during the years 1883 and
1884 the Trustees of the !. !. Fund sent
three engineers At different times to in
spec. the operations of the Drainage
Company, and report the number of acres
reclaimed, to wit: Messrs. J. NJ Dancy,
d. L. Durham and II. S. DuVal, State
Engineer. There was q re-inspection by
q different person after each report. The
State agents spent several weeks each
time in the examination, and were accom-
panied and assisted by Col. c. F. Hop
kins, engineer of the Company. Their
last report was made on the 28th of No
vember, 1884, which showed that the
Company had reclaimed and rendered fit
for cultivation 2,4lc,sls le-loo acres
Under the contract they were to receive
deeds for one-half of the land they re-
claimed and the Trustees, after exercis-
ing every proper precaution in getting
reliable information on the subject, con-
veyed to the Company, in all, LIZA, 942
acres.
1t is well to add that some persons, who
appear to believe that the people have
been defrauded Of these lands, are of the
opinion that the State has a proprietary
interest in them, and that she has suffered
great and direct pecuniary loss thereby,
when in fact if these lands should revert
to the Internal Improvement Fund they
would 60 Immediately to the railroads by
virtue of land grants made by the Legis
lature. The appropriation of the swamp
lands to the purpose of drainage and
rendering fit for cultivation" is the most
literal compliance with the terms of the
act of Congress of Sept 20, 1850, which
granted them to the State for specific
purposes and if they can be made avail
able for retaining the Okeechobee re
gion no one can question the propriety OF
the legality of their appropriation in thai
way.
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A.O OOoDS mDO1O9CO V9vO.SsO-e
The indications are that there will be q
very large assemblage of prominent men
at the Coast Defence Convention to as
semble At DeFuniak Springs next Tues
day. The calling of this Convention was
to an unusual degree pertinent to gen.
eral feeling-which was without form
and void until crystalized, as it were,
into the material demonstration which is
the event of next Tuesday. The feeling
was of that class of popular impulses
which precede action in large events, and,
widespread and almost instructive, is
ready to spring into life when the en-
bodiment of practical movement is pre-
sented by some leading mind. So the
suggestion of this Coast Defence Conven-
ton met immediate response, and man
answered unto man from distant parts that
mutual thought had been busted with the
same topic of the defenceless condition of
the seaboard cities, any of which could
be laid in ashes or under tribute by hos
tile cruisers armed with newly invented
implements of warfare. Leading journals
of the large cities promptly voiced public
opinion, and discussions in Congress give
the matter official import. In this con-
nection we quote from the Washington
correspondence of the Louisville Courier
Journal of Jan. 27:
In talk with Mr. Herbert, of Alabama, Chair
man of the Naval Committee, he states that the
United States can build as good and as large a
navy as that Of Great Britain for 800 900 900.
But navy half the strength of that of Great
Britain is all the United States will need. Mr..
Herbert is of the opinion that the insular position
of the United States will always give it the ad
vantage over European nations in naval conflicts,
and prevent the necessity of this country keep
ing up as extensive navy as the first-class pow
ers of Europe.
Your correspondent had talk with Mr.. Ryan,
OF Kansas, of the Appropriations Committee, on
kindred topic, coast defences. He expects that
the committee will recommend an APPROPRIATION
of from six to eight million dollars for coast de-
fences. Steel guns, the committees are satisfied,
will not stand the strain of continuous and rapid
firing, and he thinks this theory will be practi-
cally demonstrated in the first war that occurs
in Europe. The system of defences to be adopted
will probably be made of tOrpedoes, shore batter
les and howitzers. AS to earthworks and fortif.
cations Of masonry work, they are utterly inca
pabe of wilhstanding the destructive modern
engines of naval warfare.
Mr.. Randall states that he is in favor of an ade-
quate system of coast defences as soon as Con
gress can determine upon the best kind OF arma-
ment. Everything thus far offered has been use
less, Inadequate for defence and il would be but
a waste OF money 10 build them
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Florida,s Indian war Claim.

The long standing Florida Indian War
Claim bill having finally passed the House
it must soon 60 before the Senate, and
every proper effort should be brought to
bear on that body, not only that members
may fully appreciate the justice of the
claim, but that they may know how gener
ally the people understand the rights Of
their State, which goes before the Con-
gress of the Union asking for her own in
the name of her citizens. Governor Perry
is in Washington, having left last Mon
day, and much may be hoped from his
weighty influence; but as no pains should
be spared we direct attention to the sug-
gestions of the following article from the
Pensacola Aduaace- Gazette, and urge
that they be acted upon
IMPORTANT NATTER!
A BONANZA FOR FLORIDA
w. D. Chipley, of Pensacola, who visited
Washington al the request of a number of his
fellow citizens, in his report on affairs there re-
fers to the Indian War Claim bill, as follows, af-
ter explaining Pensacola's interest in the Indem-
nifty Fund, held by general government, he
says:
1t follows that it will interest you to know
that
THE INDIAN WAR CLAIM
under Mr.. Dougherty's bill which passed the
House to-day will turn over TO Pensacola (pro.
vided it passes the Senate) not only about $50,
600, but it will also let loose over $780, 900 for
the School Fund of the State being per cent
upon sales of lands in the State by the govern
ment, and will in addition TO both OF these sums
pay into the Sale treasury of Florida over $4OO-
coo after paying Florida bonds and coupons
held by The government, amounting to $500, 600.
A bill approved by The Finnnc.: Committee of
the Senate is now before Congress to refund to
all States amounts paid for civil war expenses.
If this becomes a law the balance TO Florida
will be increased $40 O00 When you reflect
that this balance to the State of nearly half
million exceeds The total State tax Of Florida
for 1885 by $l41, 1862, you will be surprised at
the apathy concerning the matter in our own
State l have heard of numerous kilograms
from citizens of other States interested in Flor
ida, TO their own members urging them To aid
the bill, but not an effort from FIorida's people
at home outside of Governor Perry's. Every
municipality county and commercial organlzaa
ton in tie State should food the Senate with
petitions for the passage of Dougherty's BILL and
every citizen should write ev. ~ Senator from
other States within his acquaintance asking their
old
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-02-03

Preparations for the Chautauqua at Lake Weir
are progressing very favorably. large number
OF cottages are in process Of construction, and .
large hotel will be ready for occupancy by the
18th instant, so that those who wish TO visit the
lake as early rs that time can be accommodated.
The directors Of the association have also been
very vigilant in their efforts to make the exer-
cises as attractive possible, and with this OBJ
ject In view have secured the promise oil Rev.
Sam Jones' presence at the opening of the Cbau-
tauqua-February 22d-and a few days thereaf
ter. Other noted preachers will also be in at
tendance.
Great advantages will accrue to South Florida
from the organization Of this association-not
only from it's moral and educational influences,
but from the attraction ii will add TO this portion
of the State.-Sumtcrcils Tm0.
We have received from Mr.. John l..
Carney, Superintendent of the Associa-
ton, a handful whiQ , announces that
many prominent perso will be present
at the "Lake Weir Cd Mauqua and Ly-
ceum Association" adong them Rev. T.
Dewitt Talmage, Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher, Revs. Sam. Jones and Sam.
Small
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-02-03

Among the many real estate dealers in the
United States probably there are none who have
met with such marked success rs has attended
the efforts of Mr.. H. ]. Raffensperger, a cut of
whom appears above this article No one has
been so instrumental in the building up Of
towns and cities as the gentleman of whom we
write
Starting at Toledo in 1854 in the real
estate business, and having thoroughly studied
the different methods of disposing of real estate,
Mr. Raffensperger adopted plan of sale which
has met with almost phenomenal success, and
the city of Toledo to-day, rs well as many other
towns and cities in the country owe large
measure of their prosperity, wealth and pOpula-
ton to his energy and skill in conducting sales.
His methods are unlike those Of most men IN
the business, but that they are based on sound
business principles his unparalleled success is a
guarantee.
To dispose OF property is not the only Doint
wherein Mr.. Raffensperger is successful He al
81 encourages building, and has been instrument
tai in not only converting one vast tract of land
into smaller holdings, but has been the means of
inducing purchasers TO occupy and build upon
their purchases.
To quote from the Buffalo Sunday Erpress
"But Mr. Raffensperger's method is not simply
to secure sales. The principle he works on is a
broader and more enduring one than Quick
sales and sure profits His motto from the
nrSt mas Deen an appear W tne WOrKlngman:
Secure home Home Not even John
Howard Payne, who is said never to have had
home, made so strong an appeal on the subject
of Home, sweet Home as does Mr.. Raffen.
sperger. His work has been to secure homes for
the people"
The present rapid increase in the growth OF
Florida has caused Mr.. Raffensperger to turn
his attention to this State and number of sue
cessful sales in this vicinity attest to his good
judgment and talent in this line of business.
The above is from the Jacksonville Mornino
Netos of recent date.
His services have recently been secured by
enterprising citizens of the growing towns Of
Ocala and Tallahassee, and during the present
month number of sales will take place at those
places.
Between the goth and 25th of February Mr..
Raffensperger will have q sale at Tallahassee.
which will include lots in MURAT, and other
valuable property. On that occasion free excur-
sion trains will come from Pensacola and Jack.
sonvlle, and free lunch will be- served on the
grounds.
The good work has now begun, adds the
Ncsos, and the result of these sales will be but
the beginning of like sales in various parts of
the State. What the ultimate effect will be can
not be properly estimated, but we doubt not that
new era 10 Florida real estate will be insuQu.
rated by the indefatgabe efforts of the prince Of
real estate men, H. ]. Rafensperger.
The Naw Taon In vsnidlv Nllirv mn NTH
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-02-03
Amateur Dramatics.

We are requested to state that MIS- D.
Gamble, assisted by some of Tallahassee's Oe''
local talent, is preparing one of those e1csllea'
entertainments for sweet charity's sake Wn''
are always successful under her management
1t will take place at the opera house on the i'~
instant, and will comprise the sero-comlc Dram.
entitled David Garrick." and the laugnsO"
farce Freezing Mother-in-Law" Mrs dsn.
BILE is having frequent rehearsals and undei ~, =.
very able teaching and training the young lsa~
and gentlemen will soon be perfect in Their 0'''
The performance will justify the expectatl0a '
the public, and confirm Tallahassees nlsn
probation of the lady managers skill Id u'..
ing exhibitions of dramatic art Vi course
house will be crowded as heretofore.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-02-03

Our city goes at improvements WIZ
caution and a municipal debt is ADM.
rent to many of US, but what We ~ %
done substantially and tastefully. ~
determined to have q brick city ana
yet growing-we have gas and the . Tssa
works will soon be at our service. =
we will have paved streets ana dIis
correspond.-Palatka Daily Neses'
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-02-03
PROCLA BY THE
GOVERNOR.
Special Election I'm Lafayette
County.

Special Election I'm Lafayette
County.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, STATE OF FLORIDA.
To An Whom Il May Concern:
Whereas, BY the death of the Hon. F. M
Cottrell, Representatives. from the county
of Lafayette, Q vacancy exists Ia the Office of
Member Of the House of Representatives from said
county; now, therefore, l. Edward A. Perry, Go
vernon of the State of Florida, do, pursuant to
law, make this my Proclamation. and direct that
an election be held In said county OF Lafayette on
TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 1887,
For Representative from said county to the
House Of Representatives of the State of Florida
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto
Get my hand and caused the Great Seal
Of the State OF Florida TO be affixed, at
II. al the Capital, at Tallahassee, this, the
tweniy-eighth day Of January, A. d.
1887.
E. A. PERRY, Governor.
BY the Governor-Attest: ~
JOHN L. CRAWFORD, Secretary Of State
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-02-03

observations for January
Highest barometer, sea level, 3O42.
Lowest barometer % %.
Highest thermometer 70 degrees.
Lowest thermometer Il degrees.
Total rainfall O. inches.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-02-03
METEOROLOGICAL.

Record of Temperature at IGU1hGssee, f'oradH
for tho past soeek.
fOhservstons taken by W. A. RAwLs, Druggist and
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\ a a. p.

~ Regular meetings of LEON Lopez NO. o,
are held every Tsssday Eesasas, at their Lodge hoom
, . S,SeA' AL THOS. E. BAREFOOT, N. q.
g. p Rox EAR, r. 8.
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IL Regular meetings Of AT S,1 ENcAx NJ,
nsno. of each month at their Lodge Room, M O'CLOCK
m Pstrsrchs in rood standing invited TO attend
All rs'fi~1ens :" s E. W. CLARK, G. p.
W. Fl. CHANcKY, Scribe.
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BY the Governor-Attest s
JOHN L. CRAWFORD, Secretary of State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-09
THE RICHMOND DIsPAIC H--sUNDAY. JANUARY g. 1887.

Jackson Vic, captsIn Company Ii, Thirty
sixth Virginia infantry, Virginia:
@. Y. Voorheers, Company ID, Second VIZ
RinIs infantry, Virginia 80.
u. NJ. Williams, Company Z, Fitsh VIZ
ginia battalion, Virginia;
Thomas Walsh, Company b, Ninth All
bama battalion, Alabama; -,
John Walsh, navy, c' Patrick Henry,")
Virginia;
William A. Wade, CompanyF,. twenty
fifth Virginia battalion, Virginia;
b. +. Winfield, msior Thirteenth virginia
cavalry, Virginia; .
Joseph M. White, Morris artillery VII
GINA;
q. w. Wynne, Company &, First virginia
infantry, Virginia;
II. @. Willis, Company u, Forty-hith Nortn
Carolina Infantry. North Carolina;
William n. Watkins, Company II, Twenty
third Virginia infantry, Virginia;
A. W. wills, Company IL, Forty-fourth
Virginia infantry, Virginia.;
John Il. Wells. Company C., Third Virginia
infantry, Virginia;
J. II. wilkinson, Company ID. Fourteenth
Virginia infantry. Virginia;
FIG. Way. Company G., Tenth virginia
infantry. Virginia;
j. f. Warthen, Nichols artillery, Virginia.
LIST OF THOSE WHO HAVE DIED.
Sidney Turner, Company II, Twenty.flrst
Virginia infantry, Virginia, died Au-
gust15, 1856;
]. s. Harvey, Company +, Eighteenth Vir-
ginia infantry, Virginia, died Deem
Der %, 1885;
f. NJ. Conner, Company A, Fifth South Ca.
TT.
September 80. 1886;
V. J. Clutter, captain Johnson's artillery,
Virginia, died October 1, 1886;
William J. Diggs, Company +, Twenty
seventh Virginia infantry, Virginia.
died June II, 1886;
John A. L. 4. Curing, Company X. Third
Virginia infantry, Virginia, died JAM
uary II, 1886;
G. Goodwin, KiTkpatrick's battery, Vir-
gina, died August 10, 1886;
c. II. Jones, Company ID, Second Georgia
battalion. Georgia, killed accidentally
October 81, 1886;
J. c. Rockingham, Company d. First Vir-
ginia infantry, died April q, 1886;
George +. Marabe, Company A, Third
Virginia cavalry, Virginia, died Janu-
airy 6, 1886;
L. S. King, Company II, Thirteenth Viz
glDia cavalry, Virginia, died before he
reached the Home.
Allinmales who have, by absenting them
selves without leave, forfeited their right
to the Home, have been omitted from
this list.
JAMES POLLARD, Adjutant.
RECAPTTULATION.
From Virginia, 81; South Carolina, q;
Texas, 1; Georgia, 2; Mississippi. 1; North
Carolina, G Tennessee, 9; Alabama. 3;
Maryland, 3; Florida, 1 ; Louisiana, l, and
kentucky, .. Total, l24.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-09
JuBBULPOKE's BAD BEES.
Their Nests Guard the Beautiful Mar
bic canon OF the Nerbudda.
Chambers Journal


A painful instance Of the terrible cousc-
quences Of provoking bees is connected
with one OF the loyeliest sights in India,
the famous Marble Rocks OF Jubbulpore.
These rocks form gorge through which
the great river Nerbudda flows, and the
marble formation extends for about mie.
The dazzling walls which snut in the river
are studded with pendant bees nests, and
for any one proceeding in boat down the
narrow channel to disturb the bees IS 4 IA
tai proceeding.
II any warning were required ii il given
by tomb which stands on the outskirts OF
the village, Just above the gorge, 10 the
memory Of one who was stung to death in
this beautiful spot. Actuated by foolish
impulse be fred his rifle at one Of the
nests, whereupon the bees came down on
him in such numbers that he attempted to
save himself by jumping overheard. The
relentless insects, however, still pursued
him, With fatal results. quote the story
from memory, but believe 1t is to be found
in detail in Forsyth's charming WORK
1.-THE Highlands OF Central India"
A friend once told me that "a he was
driving near a village some miles from Juo-
bulpore be and bis servant and horses were
tllatAtu Nv Dtfh WiluOub any lNai PhNfV~e-
ton. The enemy crowded round in such
numbers that the situation became serious.
After receiving several s:ings, aud iinding z
the horse, too, becoming FESTIVE, my friend
resolved TO save his own life and that OF his
servant, both Of which we're really In ieop-
srdy, at the risk OF little discomfort to
other people. Accordingly he whipped up
hIs horse and made for the village, acloud Of
tees keeping up with the trap without the
least effort. When the village was reached
the bees, as my friend anticipated, found 50
many other objects OF interest that they
distributed their attentions with less marked
partiality than hitherto. La other words,
the cloud lett the trap and scattered am on :
the villagers, who were, however, so na'
mtrous that two or three slings apiece pro.
baby represented the total damage. Toe
expedIens was not, perhaps, charitable
one, but In circumstances was, | venture 10
think, iustitabie.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-09
BY y. ". bowo,
Real Estate Auctiopeer.
COMMISSIONERS SALE
ALI. THE PROPERTY, FRANCHISES.
RIGHTS. &C.
or THE
SOUTHERN TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
COMMISSIONERS SALE

by virtue OF the following DEGREES entered
in the causes OF William Malone 81. ~
The southern Telegraph Company and
others ana The Farmers Loan and Trust
Company Cs. Same VIZ:
I. Decree entered I'm said causes I'm the
United states Circuit Court for the tsstern
district OF Virginia on the 2lst day OF lie
2. decree entered in said causes In tho
United states Circuit Court for the Western
district OF North Carolina on the attn day %
February, 1855;
q. Decree entered In said causes IN the
United States Circuit Court for the nstrlct
OF south Carolina on the Attn day 81 febm.
necree entered In said causes IN the
United states Circuit Court for the Middle
district OF Alabama on the oth day Of feo-
IuaTy, 1885,
8. Decree entered In said causes IN ths
United states Circuit Court FOR the North
ern district OF Georgia on the ieih day u
February, 1885
the unders gned. specisl commissioners
appointed thereby, viii sell At public suc-
ton, In front of the Office OF the auctiOneer.
No. north Eleventh street, IN the city ~
Richmond. Va,
FEBRUARY l. 1857.
alta O'Clock NJ. ALL THk RiGhr. TITLE.
AND INTEREST OF EVERY KIND AND
NATURE. or TIE SOUTHERN TELE.
GRAPH COMPANY In and to the line ~
Washington and the city OF Selma, Ala, and
the various branches thereof (goout 500
miles OF poles and about 8. 600 miles OF wircl.
together with ali the Lands. PrOpertleA
Franchises. Telegraph Lines, Cables, Poles.
Wires, Instruments. Tools, Apparatus.
Offices. Fixtures. Patents Patent X gnts.
Contacts Leases. Securities, klghts.
Clalh,s, Interest, and Demands or every
kind. nature. and description whatsoever.
wherever the same may be or however SIT
uRted, now held. owned. or possessed by me
said company.
The said telegraph line is In good cOndi-
ton, and Is now doing a good business
The line will be sold subject TO traffo
arrangement now existing between ~ aud
the Mutual Union Telegraph Company.
which will expire at the option OF the pur-
chaser upon sixty days notice.
TERMS or SALE: Ten per cent. or pur-
chate- money In cash aud a sufficient sun
In addition TO make such payment as VIII
amount TO 100000; the balance within
thirty days after sale.
Any further Information desired viii be
given by A. l.. BOULwARE receiver, AZ Rich
Inond, Va, A. l. BOUJWARE,
IA. Is. TURNER
Commissioner
n W BowE. AuctiOneeT. de ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-09
ITCHING SKIN DISEASES IN
u SANITY RELIEVED BY
CUTICUHA.

TREATMENT-A warm bath with CuTf.
cUbA SOAR. and single application OF Gu.
TICuRA, the great Skin Cure. This repeated
daily, with two or three doses Of CUrfCURA
REsoLvKST. the New Blood Purirer. 70 keep
the blood cool, the perspiration pure and
unirriiating. the bowels open, the liver and
Tstter. Ripgworm. Psoriasis. Lichen. Pruri.
ius, Scald. Head, Dandruf, and every spe-
cies Of Itching, Scaiy, and Pimpiy Hnmors
OF the Scalp and skin. whom the best physi-
clans nd remedies fall.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-09

TRUsTEE's AUCTION SALE M

TRUsTEE'S AUCTION SALE on
II VALUABLE REAL E5TATE on THs
NORTH SIDE Or HULL BrkFEr W,
TWEEN sEvEyrH AND EloHra
sTkFETs, IN THE CITY OF MANCHga'
TER, CONSISTING or DESTRA BILE two
81 DRY BRICK DWELLING AND FHAug
STORE. WITH LOT ABOUT s0xtI2 FEEr
In execution OF deed OF trust from MAJ
Ann Fields and John ~. Gregory 20 Toe un.
designed trustee, dated November y,
1885. and recorded I'm the Clerks ONE -
the Manchester Hastings Court I'm Deed
Book No. o. rage 4Js. j shall sell by public
auction. on the premisss, on
THURSDAY, JANUARY IL, 1887,
at ~ O'Clock Z. NJ, the above named VAL.
LIABLE PROPERTY described IN said dest
The lot fTOnts Sox112 feet on the north "a
OF Hull street betv cen seventh and Elghtb
stfeets, in the city OF Manchester, Va. and
hiss thereon q desirable two story brirk
dwelling and good frame siOreh0use.
Terms: Cash as 10 expenses ~ sale any
delinQuen at taxes and the sum Ofsit5, wIth
Interest thereon from Move m Der -. isss
end the residue liberal terms. and A. Will %
annouI ced At time OF sale.
JAMES Is ELAN Trustee
r. Y. HowLK AuctiOueer. tas